Pasolink Network Management System

NEC Pasolink Network Management System (PNMS) provides an easy-to-use monitor, control, configuration and management platform for NECs Pasolink and Pasolink+ radio networks. You can us the PNMS to do the

following:
Monitor Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio equipment status Control and Configure Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio equipment Collect Link Performance data Build or create Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio network

PNMS Components
PNMS Structure
For Unix version
Hardware SUN Workstation/Server Solaris HP OPENVIEW(NNM) PNMS(Unix)

For Windows version

Personal Computer Windows PNMS(Windows)

Software

Interfaces

Ethernet

Ethernet or Serial

PNMS UNIX MIB Log PNMS Windows

HP Open view(NNM)
Operation System (Unix or Windows) Hardware (WS or Personal Computer) Network Interface

PNMS uses SNMP model to manage Pasolink/Pasolink+ radio networks.

The SNMP manager in the system is the PNMS workstation fitted with HP-OpenView NNM and PNMS application software. It executes management operations which control and monitor the agent systems. The SNMP agents in the PNMS are Control module(CTRL) in Pasolink+ case, fitted in each Pasolink+ IDU. The CTRLs contain application software that is capable of network management operations requested by the PNMS. There are different types of CTRL configuration according to its role in the Pasolink radio network.

(SNMP Agents) Pasolink NE Types: There are 3 types of Pasolink NE according the the role in the PNMS network:

1. CPMC Central PMC - configured to communicate directly to the PNMS WS and to poll the subordinate SCPMC and RPMC connected in its chain or cluster. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE. (Equivalent of a Gateway NE (GNE)) 2. SCPMC Sub-Central PMC configured to poll downstream NEs (SCPMC or RPM) and respond to poll from an upstream CPMC or SCPMC. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE. 3. RPMC Remote PMC responds to poll from upstream CPMC or SCPMC and monitor the radio parameter of the NE.

(SNMP Agents) Pasolink+ NE Types:

There are 3 types of Pasolink+ NE according the the role in the PNMS network: 1. Root-NE equivalent to CPMC, configured to communicate directly to the PNMS WS and to poll the subordinate SCPMC and RPMC connected in its chain or cluster. This is in addition to monitoring the radio parameters of the NE. (Equivalent of a Gateway NE (GNE)).

2. Branch-NE equivalent to SCPMC, configured to poll downstream NEs (SCPMC or RPM) and respond to poll from an upstream Root-NE or Branch-NE. In some cases, the Branch-NE maybe be located on the same subnet and polling an unnumbered branch/multidrop.
3. NE equivalent to RPM, responds to poll from upstream Root-NE or Branch-NE and monitor the radio parameter of the NE.

PNMS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (PASO+ STM-1)

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PNMS AND THE RADIO NETWORK EQUIPMENT CAN BE :

VIA THE NMS PORT OF THE LOCAL PASOLINK EQUIPMENT TO THE PM CTRL MODULE
VIA THE DIGITAL SERVICE CHANNEL (DSC) TO A REMOTE PASOLINK EQUIPMENT NMS PORTS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE EQUIPMENT AND CONSISTS OF RJ-45 CONNECTORS. NMS PORT CONNECT THE THE IDU VIA A LAN OR SERIAL CABLE TO THE RELEVANT PORT OF THE PNMS COMPUTER OR THE IP NETWORK.

PROPERTIES OF THE NMS PORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

PNMS (V-11) PORT FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION RATE MECHANICAL RS-422 V-11 9.6/ 19.2 KBPS (ASYNC) RJ-45 PNMS (LAN) PORT INTERFACE CONNECTOR ETHERNET 10 Base-T (RJ 45)

PNMS PORT

PNMS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (PASO V4)

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PNMS AND THE RADIO NETWORK EQUIPMENT CAN BE :

VIA THE NMS PORT OF THE LOCAL PASOLINK EQUIPMENT TO THE PM CTRL MODULE
VIA THE DIGITAL SERVICE CHANNEL (DSC) TO A REMOTE PASOLINK EQUIPMENT NMS PORTS ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE EQUIPMENT AND CONSISTS OF RJ-45 CONNECTORS. NMS PORT CONNECT THE THE IDU VIA A LAN OR SERIAL CABLE TO THE RELEVANT PORT OF THE PNMS COMPUTER OR THE IP NETWORK.

PROPERTIES OF THE NMS PORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

PNMS (RS-232) PORT FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION RATE MECHANICAL RS-232C RS-232 9.6/ 19.2 KBPS (ASYNC) High-Density Dsub-15
NMS LAN PORT

PNMS (LAN) PORT INTERFACE CONNECTOR ETHERNET 10 Base-T (RJ 45)

PNMS RS232C PORT

PNMS GUI:
The PNMS has four(4) map levels:
1. 2. 3. 4. Root-level map Region-level map Control-level map Radio(NE)-level map

1. Root-Level Map

Pasolink Radio Network contains the Regional-level map of the PASOLINK network

2. Region-Level Map

Region -contains the PASOLINK clusters contained in one region. Each region is defined in one network configuration data (NCT).

3. Control-Level Map

Control -contains the NE(s) controlled by one CPMC/Root-NE. The RootNE/CPMC is the gateway network element that facilitates communication between the PNMS and the NE(s)

4. Radio(NE)-Level Map

Link Summary Window (Pasolink+ STM-1 (1+0))

Link Summary Window (Pasolink+ STM-1 (1+1))

Link Summary Window (Pasolink V4 (1+0))

PNMS UNIX MENU ITEMS

Security Logging into PNMS

Security Logging out of PNMS

Security User Management

Security User Management

Security User Management

LINK SUMMARY MENU ITEMS

PERFORMANCE DATA

PNMS

Day #90

Day #1

Latest 1
Event Log File

Event Log File

Day #90

Day 1 20020911

If the link between IDU and the PNMS is broken the events occoured during the down time will not be available in the PNMS

Day 1 20020911

Oldest 300

Day #1

Event Log File Day 1 20020911

Performance History is saved in the IDU daily (maximum of 7 days). PNMS retreive this performance data at a preset time once per day.

Day #1

Events Status Change Alarm Occurrence Alarm Recovery Controls Parameter Change

Link Performance ES SES UAS BBE OFS

IDU (PM Card)

Day #7

Link Performance Data (History)

Link Performance Data (15-min)

Link Performance Threshold

Active Alarm Window

Acknowledging Alarms
There are two(2) ways to acknowledge alarms: Acknowledge all Active Alarms Acknowledge individual alarm item

Alarm History Window

Alarm Window Filter (Time)

Alarm Window Filter (NE)

Alarm Window Filter (Item)

Hidden items

Alarm Window Filter (Severity)

ALARM PANEL

EVENT LOG

AUTO-SAVE SETTING
Directory The location where the event log history file will be saved. Save Automatically If checked (enabled), the history file will be saved automatically once the criteria in the Save by box is met. Save by Sets the criteria when the history file will be saved automatically. Time to expiration Sets number of days when the history files will be saved in the directory. **

IMPORT CHANNEL PLAN

IMPORT CHANNEL PLAN

PNMS VERSION

PNMS Administration:
The PNMS administration involves:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Automatic Date/Time Setting Link Performance Data collection time Severity Setting Backup/Restore Viewing Action Log

PNMS Administration:
1. Automatic Date/Time Setting:
# cd /opt/PNMS/conf # vi manage_config.conf #Set NE Date Time #Please do not specify the following time # XX:00, XX:15, XX:30, XX:45 NEDateTime=00:35 NOTE: The default data collection time is set at 00:35 daily. The format for this variable is HH:MM, where HH is the hour represented in 24-hour format. And MM the minute when the PNMS will synchronize the date/time on the PMCs.

PNMS Administration:
2. Link Performance Data collection time:
# cd /opt/PNMS/conf # vi collect_config.conf #Time to collect Pfm. Data NextCollectTime=0105

NOTE: The default data collection time is set at 01:05 daily. The format for this variable is HHMM, where HH is the hour represented in 24-hour format. And MM the minute when the data collection will start.

PNMS Administration: 3. Severity Setting:

NOTE: To activate the changes, you need to restart the system by performing the following commands: (Note: Please do not change the default setting when using MS3201.)

#/opt/OV/bin/ovstop #/opt/OV/bin/ovstart

PNMS Administration: 4. Backup and Restore

PNMS provides a GUI-based backup tool that can be used to backup and restore the following PNMS directories: /var/opt/PNMS/LOGS event logs and alarm history logs /opt/PNMS/conf PNMS settings such as automatic date time setting, link performance collect time, snmp settings, maps, frequency plan, etc. /var/opt/PNMS/pmon_data link performance data /var/opt/OV/share/databases non-relational database, containing NE icon symbols, IP addresses, etc.

TYPES: A. Scheduled Backup B. Manual Backup B. Restore

PNMS Administration: 4.A Scheduled Backup

Backup Time Sets the hour and minute when the backup will start. Interval Frequency of the scheduled backup. Select Media Sets the media where the backup will be archived Select Directory Sets the directory where the archived file will be stored (available only when Hard Disk is selected media).

PNMS Administration: 4.B Manual Backup

Backup Directory Sets the directory where the archived file will be stored (available only when Hard Disk is selected backup media). Backup Media Sets the backup media to either DAT drive or Hard Disk. Log Displays the backup log.

PNMS Administration: 4.C Restore

NOTES: 1. In case of workstation or hard disk failure, reinstall Solaris8 and HPOV NNM first, before restoring from latest backup tape or CDROM. 2. HPOV will be stopped automatically when restore function is executed. 3. HPOV will be started automatically when restore function is completed.

PNMS Administration: 5. Viewing Action Log

PNMS Documents:
For further reading please consult the following documents:

1. 2. 3.

PNMS Maintenance Manual PNMS Administration Manual PNMS Operation Manual*

PNMS Operation -EndThank you!